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Labor Rules, Proposed and Adopted

The Division of Labor Standards and Statistics (DLSS) engages in periodic rulemaking on labor law and policy for the State of Colorado. This page has timelines for upcoming rulemaking, copies of current and previous rules, recordings and transcripts from previous rulemaking, and comments received. For questions regarding rulemaking, please email CDLE_LaborStandardsRules@state.co.us. For more on Colorado rulemaking, visit the Department of Regulatory Agencies or the Secretary of State

Rules & Orders: Current & Prior Versions

Versions currently in effect are listed first and in boldface. Following each version is the Statement of Basis, Purpose, and Authority (“SBP”) that explains its adoption, followed by the effective dates.

Wage & Hour Rules:

Posting, Screening, & Transparency (POST) Rules:

Labor Relations Rules:

Other Rules:

Rules & Orders: Proposed & Recently Adopted
RulesPublic HearingProposedAdoptedEffective DateClean VersionRedline from Prior VersionStatement of Basis & Purpose
COMPS OrderNotice of Public Hearing November 202509/30/2512/08/2502/01/26Clean Adopted COMPS Order 12.8.25 WordRedline Adopted COMPS Order 12.8.25 WordAdopted COMPS Order SBP 12.8.25 Word
Wage Protection Rules (WPR)Notice of Public Hearing November 202509/30/2512/08/2502/01/26Clean Adopted Wage Protection Rules 12.8.25 WordRedline Adopted Wage Protection Rules 12.8.25 WordAdopted Wage Protection Rules SBP 12.8.25 Word
2026 Temporary PAY CALC Order----12/12/2501/01/2026Clean Temp PAY CALC Order 12.12.25 WordRedline Temp PAY CALC Order 12.12.25 WordTemp PAY CALC Order SBP 12.12.25 Word
PAY CALC OrderNotice of Public Hearing November 202509/30/2512/08/2502/01/26Clean Adopted PAY CALC Order 12.8.25 PDFRedline Adopted PAY CALC Rules 12.8.25 PDFAdopted PAY CALC Rules SBP 12.8.25 Word
WARNING RulesNotice of Public Hearing November 202509/30/2512/08/2502/01/26Clean Adopted WARNING Rules 12.8.25 WordRedline Adopted WARNING Rules 12.8.25 WordAdopted WARNING Rules SBP 12.8.25 Word
Agricultural Labor Conditions RulesNotice of Public Hearing November 202509/30/2512/08/2502/01/26Clean Adopted Agricultural Labor Conditions 12.8.25 WordRedline Adopted Agricultural Labor Conditions 12.8.25 WordAdopted Agricultural Labor Rules SBP 12.8.25 Word
Youth Employment Standards RulesNotice of Public Hearing November 202509/30/2512/08/2502/01/26Adopted Youth Employment Standards Rules 128.25 Word--Adopted Youth Employment Standards SBP 12.8.25 Word
Standing Order on AppealsNotice of Public Hearing November 202509/30/2512/08/2502/01/26Adopted Standing Order on Appeals 12.8.25 Word--Adopted Standing Order on Appeals SBP 12.8.25 Word

Rulemaking Calendar:

Rulemaking Comments & Hearings

Current Rulemaking:

Fall 2025 Rulemaking: 

Hearing topics:

  • Publication and Yearly Calculation of Adjusted Labor Compensation Order (PAYCALC Order),
  • Wage Protection Rules (WPR),
  • Colorado Whistleblower, Anti-Retaliation, Non-Interference, and Notice-Giving Rules (WARNING Rules),
  • The Agricultural Labor Conditions Act Rules (AGLABOCO Rules),
  • Colorado Overtime Minimum Pay Standards Order (COMPS Order),
  • Colorado Youth Employment Opportunity Act ("CYEOA") C.R.S. § 8-12-101, et seq.,
  • Colorado Administrative Procedure Act, C.R.S. § 24-4-103.

Fall 2025 Rulemaking RSVP & Public Comments Form

Fall 2025 Public Comments:

Previous Rulemaking: